US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 8.9 MI SW of FM 725 · Structure no. 150460001605020

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
105,026
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 92 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 105,026 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,990 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesDraw
Location8.9 MI SW of FM 725
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62793, -98.23517
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,026 (2020)
Projected traffic150,990 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw carry?

About 105,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.